Drag with great effort (3)

I believe the answer is:

lug

(Other definitions for lug that I've seen before include "A slangy ear" , "Haul; ear (slang)" , "Carry with difficulty" , "Projecting piece; haul" , "Drag, haul" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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